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Despite Trump's promised cuts, U.S. spent about $220 billion more in first 100 days than last year
Despite promises to cut spending during the campaign and his first few months in office, President Trump's federal government has spent about $220 billion more in his first 100 days compared to the same time period last year.
By Al Shahriar Pranto9 months ago in Interview
Canada's Liberal Party wins election in turnaround seen as reaction to Trump's annexation threats and tariffs
Canada's Liberal Party wins election in turnaround seen as reaction to Trump's annexation threats and tariffs By Ahmad Mukhtar
By Al Shahriar Pranto9 months ago in Interview
Kacey Fifield Navigates Love and Growth on "Seeing Stars" EP
Singer-songwriter Kacey Fifield delves into the complexities of relationships and personal evolution in her new EP, "Seeing Stars." Blending indie pop, synth-pop, and classic rock, Fifield explains that the diverse sonic palette enhances the emotional nuances of each track, unified by her distinctive songwriting voice. Drawing from personal experiences and those of her friends, the EP explores the "dizzying confusion within relationships" and the idealization of romantic interests. Fifield values collaboration, working with producers like Mike Pepe and Robbie Rosen, whose unique visions shaped the individual sounds of the songs. Recording in both Los Angeles and New York City also infused the EP with distinct creative energies. Ultimately, Fifield hopes "Seeing Stars" will foster a sense of unity and resonate with listeners on an emotional level, offering excitement, peace, and closure.
By Nadeem Mirani9 months ago in Interview
Dario Schiraldi, Deutsche Bank's Former MD on How Big Investors Build Their Portfolios
As interest rates rise and the global economy shifts, large investors are adjusting their strategies on how to invest their money. Dario Schiraldi, Principal of VIDA Holding and an advisor at Greenstone Equity Partners, is helping lead this change. With years of experience, including his time as a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank, Schiraldi helps big investors, wealthy families, and top-tier clients make smarter investment choices—especially in areas like private credit, alternative investments, and structured products.
By David William9 months ago in Interview
Building Dreams Beyond Borders
I was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a city that teaches you early on that life isn’t handed to you; you must earn it, sometimes fighting tooth and nail.
By South Florida Business News9 months ago in Interview
Elon Musk Accidentally Wasted a Vast Sum of Taxpayer Money Due to His Staggering Incompetence
Elon Musk, the self-proclaimed "Technoking" of Tesla and CEO of multiple high-profile companies, has long been portrayed as a visionary genius—a real-life Tony Stark revolutionizing transportation, space exploration, and even social media. However, a trail of poor management, arrogance, and staggering financial waste lies behind the meticulously constructed myth of a billionaire savant, frequently at the expense of taxpayers. Musk's ventures have frequently squandered public funds while delivering far less than promised, whether through erroneous contracts with the government or careless business decisions. Whether it’s SpaceX’s overpriced NASA deals, Tesla’s reliance on subsidies, or the Twitter (now X) acquisition disaster, Musk’s incompetence has cost the U.S. government—and by extension, American taxpayers—billions. This article examines how Musk’s poor leadership, impulsive decision-making, and outright negligence have led to massive financial losses, all while he continues to profit from taxpayer-funded incentives. --- ## **1. SpaceX’s Overpriced NASA Contracts and Delayed Deliveries** SpaceX, Musk’s aerospace company, has been a major recipient of NASA contracts, largely due to its reputation for reducing launch costs. However, a more in-depth examination reveals inefficiency, delays, and questionable pricing—all of which are supported by taxpayer funds. ### **A. The Overbudget and Behind-Schedule Lunar Landers** In 2021, NASA awarded SpaceX a $2.9 billion contract to develop the **Starship Human Landing System (HLS)** for the Artemis Moon missions. The project started out with the intention of cutting costs in comparison to competitors like Blue Origin, but it has since been plagued by: - **Explosive Test Failures:** Multiple Starship prototypes have blown up during testing, delaying progress and requiring costly redesigns. - **Regulatory Hurdles:** The FAA has repeatedly grounded SpaceX due to environmental and safety concerns, further stalling development. - **Ballooning Costs:** NASA has had to allocate additional funds to cover SpaceX's setbacks despite the fixed-price contract. Meanwhile, NASA’s own audits have warned that SpaceX’s aggressive timelines are unrealistic, suggesting taxpayers may be funding a project that won’t deliver on time—if at all. ### **B. The Dubious $3 Billion ISS Deorbit Contract** In June 2024, NASA awarded SpaceX **another $3 billion** to develop a spacecraft to safely deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030. Critics immediately questioned: - **What is SpaceX? ** The company has no prior experience in controlled deorbiting of large structures. - "Lack of Competitive Bidding": Skeptics claim Musk's political connections played a role in NASA justifying the sole-source contract with urgency. - **Risk of Failure:** Given SpaceX’s history of delays (see: Crew Dragon, Starlink), there’s a real chance this project could go over budget—leaving taxpayers to foot the bill. --- ## **2. Tesla’s Subsidy Addiction and Broken Promises** Tesla, Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) company, has been a major beneficiary of government subsidies, tax credits, and regulatory credits—despite Musk’s public disdain for government intervention. ### **A. The $5 Billion in Direct Subsidies** Since its inception, Tesla has received over $5 billion in federal, state, and local subsidies, according to a 2023 report from Good Jobs First. These include: - "Federal EV Tax Credits" (totaling $7,500 per vehicle): Tesla customers have claimed more than $1.5 billion in credits. - **State Incentives (Nevada Gigafactory)** – Nevada taxpayers gave Tesla **$1.3 billion** in tax breaks for a factory that initially promised far more jobs than it delivered. - **Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Credits** – Tesla has earned **$6 billion** by selling regulatory credits to other automakers—a scheme critics call a "taxpayer-backed Ponzi scheme." ### **B. Jobs and production promises broken** Musk has repeatedly overpromised and underdelivered on Tesla’s economic impact: - **Buffalo Solar Gigafactory:** In 2014, Tesla took over a failing SolarCity plant in New York, promising **5,000 jobs** in exchange for **$750 million** in state subsidies. Instead, employment never exceeded 1,500, and production was a fraction of projections. - **Cybertruck Delays & Defects:** After years of hype, the Cybertruck launched with **major quality issues** (rusting stainless steel, malfunctioning doors), forcing costly recalls—another indirect taxpayer burden. --- ## **3. The Twitter (X) Debacle: A $44 Billion Tax Write-Off? ** Musk’s impulsive 2022 purchase of Twitter (now X) for **$44 billion** was a financial catastrophe—but not just for him. ### **A. The Mysterious Saudi and Qatar Funding** While Musk claimed the deal was self-funded, reports later revealed that **foreign investors**, including Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, helped finance it. Given Twitter’s role in global discourse, this raised concerns about **foreign influence over a major U.S. social platform**—all enabled by Musk’s reckless spending. ### **B. Mass Layoffs = More Unemployment Claims** After firing **80% of Twitter’s staff**, thousands of employees filed for unemployment—costing state governments millions in benefits. California alone paid out an estimated **$20 million** in unemployment claims due to Musk’s layoffs. ### **C. The $1.5 Billion Tax Break for X’s HQ Move? ** In a bizarre twist, Musk considered relocating X’s HQ to Nevada, potentially qualifying for **$1.5 billion in tax incentives**. While the move didn’t happen, the fact that Musk even explored squeezing taxpayers after torching Twitter’s value speaks volumes. --- ## **4. The Hyperloop Scam: A Billion-Dollar Distraction** Musk’s 2013 Hyperloop proposal promised **supersonic vacuum trains** that would revolutionize transit. Instead, it: - **Diverted Billions in Public Funds:** Cities like Chicago and Maryland spent millions studying feasibility before realizing the tech was unworkable. - **Killed Real Transit Projects:** California’s high-speed rail budget was slashed after Musk (who owns car company Tesla) lobbied against it, calling trains "obsolete." - **Delivered Nothing:** A decade later, not a single functional Hyperloop exists—just a few test tunnels for Musk’s personal amusement. --- ## **Conclusion: Musk’s Genius Myth Comes at Taxpayer Expense** Despite the fact that Elon Musk's businesses frequently "miss deadlines, blow up rockets, fire workers en masse, and deliver subpar products," their empire thrives on government subsidies, contracts, and regulatory favors. The true "innovation" in this case isn't something technological; rather, it's Musk's capacity to "privatize profits while socializing losses," leaving taxpayers to clean up his mess. Until lawmakers hold him accountable, Musk will keep wasting public money—all while pretending to be the smartest guy in the room.
By Rohan9 months ago in Interview
Revolutionizing Business AI: ServiceNow's $2.85 Billion Acquisition of Moveworks
ServiceNow has made a landmark move by acquiring Moveworks for $2.85 billion, fundamentally reshaping how businesses approach enterprise AI. This acquisition positions ServiceNow at the forefront of workplace automation technology, embedding generative AI capabilities into core business processes.
By Garima Saxena9 months ago in Interview
Top 10 Best Astrologers in India (2025)
India has no shortage of legendary astrologers — but in a world driven by both spiritual depth and digital trust, a new era of astrologers is leading the charge.
By GUNEET VERMA9 months ago in Interview
Shin Bet chief's explosive accusations against Netanyahu and Angelina Jolie supports Gazans
chief's explosive accusations against Netanyahu and Angelina Jolie supports Gazans Ronen Bar, head of Israel's Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency, has made a sensational accusation against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.In an affidavit filed with the country's Supreme Court on Monday (April 21), he claimed that Netanyahu tried to force him to do illegal things for personal and political gain. He also alleged that the prime minister wanted to fire him when he refused to participate in these wrongdoings.In the affidavit, Ronen Barr stated that between November 2024 and February 2025, Netanyahu repeatedly asked him to take action against anti-government protesters. In particular, he pressured him to monitor those who were financing the protests.Prime Minister Netanyahu has claimed a different reason. His office says that the decision to dismiss Barr was made because of a loss of confidence in his failure to prevent the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war.Meanwhile, amid the tension, the Shin Bet is reportedly currently conducting a secret investigation into possible financial ties between Netanyahu's office and Qatar. Critics say Netanyahu is so desperate to remove Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar from his post that he is obstructing the investigation.Bar himself has admitted responsibility for the Shin Bet's failures and said he will announce his resignation date soon. However, he countered that the main reason for his dismissal was to protect Netanyahu's political and personal interests, not the failures of October 7.
By Dr Sazidul 9 months ago in Interview
Lithium Lies: The High-Stakes War Between Indong and Green Energy Global Inc.
A corporate war is unfolding across borders — not through innovation or market competition, but through espionage, judicial fraud, and outright theft. At the heart of this battle is the coveted lithium market of South America — and two companies locked in a legal deathmatch: Korea’s Indong and California-based Green Energy Global Inc. (GEGI).
By Rehman Sarwar9 months ago in Interview
Bigg Boss 19 Live Episodes
Introduction to Bigg Boss Season 19 Bigg Boss, India's most-watched reality TV show, returned with its exhilarating 19th season, promising another roller-coaster ride of drama, emotions, and entertainment. Hosted by the charismatic Salman Khan, this season brings together a diverse group of contestants from various backgrounds, all vying for the coveted title and prize.
By Bigg Boss 19 Online9 months ago in Interview
On the Path to Destiny
One evening, in the golden light of dusk, the village looked serene. The shadows of the trees, the trains rushing in the distance, and the gentle breeze—all seemed to create a melody of their own. Amidst all of this, a young boy stood still; his name was Rafiq. He was only 14, but deep down, he knew his life was about to change. He had big dreams.Rafiq was not the best student in the village school. While the others were busy with sports, Rafiq kept his head buried in books. But despite that, he had one huge dream—he wanted to become something big. However, he knew that to achieve this dream, he would have to overcome many obstacles. His family was struggling financially—his father, mother, two sisters, and a small house made up their world.Yet Rafiq knew that hard work was the key to everything. He wanted to study at a big university in the city. He dreamed of a day when his name would be known by everyone. But to make that dream a reality, he would have to make some tough decisions at a very young age.One day, Rafiq returned from school to hear some devastating news—the village school was shutting down. There were no more teachers, and the school's condition had worsened to a point where it couldn't receive financial help. This news hit Rafiq hard. He realized that this would be a major obstacle in his dream.In this situation, Rafiq told his mother, “Mom, I’m going to the city. I want to study there and find better opportunities. I know we don't have the money, but I will try. I will walk my own path.” His mother, though silent, had tears in her eyes. But seeing Rafiq's determination, she blessed him.And so, Rafiq set off towards the city. There, he started a small job while attending school in the evenings. His life was a constant struggle. Alongside his job, he studied and learned something new every day.Years passed, and Rafiq never stopped. He understood that education was the key to his success. Through sheer effort, one day he was able to get into a large university in the city. However, the road there was not easy, and he had to pass many tests, but his determination never wavered.Upon entering the university, Rafiq's life took on a new dimension. He found new friends, new opportunities, and a whole new world. Rafiq realized that walking the path of his dream was not just about his own strength but also about the support of others.One day, a professor at the university praised his work, saying, "Rafiq, you are truly an inspiration. Seeing your dedication and perseverance, I believe you will do great things in the future." Rafiq was taken aback, but he knew this praise was a significant milestone in his journey.Rafiq’s story eventually made its way back to his village. The villagers always knew that their little Rafiq would one day do something big. They knew that someday, he would make his dream come true.Finally, Rafiq graduated with excellent results and landed a job at a prestigious company. One day, when he returned to his village, he told everyone, "I didn't want to be number one, I didn't want to be the best, I just wanted my work to inspire others and prove that with determination and belief, anything is possible."The villagers, his parents, and his two sisters were all incredibly proud of him. Rafiq realized that his greatest achievement was helping others along the way. He knew that everything he had achieved was the result of his hard work and unwavering determination.Today, Rafiq is not just known in his village but in the entire city. His life was a journey full of challenges, but with each challenge, he found new opportunities and faced them head-on. He knew that behind every obstacle was a chance for growth, and by embracing those chances, he fulfilled his life's purpose.
By Sumaiya’s Wordbox9 months ago in Interview